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5.9K views · 420 reactions | Lockheed AC-130A Spectre The aircraft on display was assigned to the 919th Special Operations Wing and was retired to the museum in October 1995. TECHNICAL NOTES: Armament: Two 7.62 miniguns, plus two 20mm and two 40mm cannon Maximum speed: 480 mph Range: 2,500 miles Span: 132 ft. 7 in. Length: 96 ft. 10 in. Weight: 124,200 lbs. maximum Serial number: 54-1630 | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force | Facebook